Tinubu’s UK visit to boost economy, secure £746m port deal — Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the official visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom will strengthen Nigeria’s economic prospects and facilitate a £746 million port financing agreement.
SERAP urges King Charles to raise human rights concerns during Tinubu visit
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged King Charles III to use the state visit by President Bola Tinubu “to raise concerns about the serious and continuing violations of human rights and the shrinking civic space in Nigeria.” President Tinubu’s visit to the United Kingdom is expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic, economic […]
First Lady Tinubu to preach at Lambeth Palace during UK visit
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to preach at Lambeth Palace, the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, on Thursday, as President Bola Tinubu undertakes Nigeria’s first state visit to the United Kingdom in nearly four decades.
Iran’s says global repercussions of war ‘will hit all’
The repercussions of the war in the Middle East would be felt globally, Iran’s top diplomat said on Wednesday, suggesting more Western officials should push back against the conflict.
‘He’ll see his doctors’ – Sowore dismisses Tinubu’s UK visit as ‘diplomatic excursion’
Human rights lawyer and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to the United Kingdom as a “diplomatic excursion” devoid of any real benefit to Nigeria. Sowore made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, as Tinubu continued his historic two-day […]
Akanmidu kicks against ‘Vote of No Confidence’ passed on Kogi West lawmaker
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Communities across Kogi West Senatorial District have continued to express satisfaction with the performance of the lawmaker representing the district in the Senate, Sunday Steve Karimi, citing a growing list of development projects and people-focused initiatives delivered within less than three years in office. This position was contained in a statement […]
Eid el-Fitr: Sokoto Police issue security warning
While reassuring the public, the police reiterated that maintaining peace is a shared responsibility between security agencies and citizens.
Ogun lawmakers endorse Tinubu’s second term, back Adeola for governor
A group of lawmakers in Ogun State, under the aegis of the Progressive Lawmakers in the Ogun State House of Assembly on Wednesday endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Delta: 65 Students benefit as Izeze, FOOSTODEY sponsor NECO Fees
No fewer than 65 final-year students of Oginibo Secondary School, Oginibo, in Delta State, have received a major academic boost following the full sponsorship of their National Examination Council (NECO) registration fees by the State Commissioner for Works (Highways & Urban Roads), Comrade Izeze Rume Reuben, in partnership with FOOSTODEY Associates. The beneficiaries, drawn from […]
Papa Ajasco’s claim of being broke untrue, says Wale Adenuga
He described Ayoyinka as a versatile actor who bears a striking resemblance to the original Papa Ajasco character he created in 1976, noting that there has been no serious disagreement between them.
Trump faces impasse over Iran war
Having failed to clearly define an objective or exit strategy — and sell the American public on a new war in Iran — President Donald Trump finds himself at an impasse, mere weeks into the conflict.
